Operating Model & Organization Design

Interested in designing a Center of Excellence (COE) that aligns with your business goals? Join Michele DiMartino and Daniel W. Lamp on October 31st as they dive into actionable strategies and common pitfalls for building and activating an Org Design & Effectiveness COE as a Corporate Function. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts—register now for the Organization Design Community webinar.

Are leadership conflicts getting in the way of growth? Sometimes, the issue isn’t the people—it’s the operating model. Malik Saric shares that effective leaders align metrics to the operating model, so that collaboration is built-in, ensuring teams can navigate tension to deliver on business goals.

What is the true purpose of organization design, and how can HR leaders more effectively facilitate the process? On Episode 102 of the Future of HR Podcast, Amy Kates shares actionable advice with host JP Elliott, PhD. If you want to learn more about organization design, join Amy and Jonathan Hornyak at JP’s Elevate by Future of HR Consulting program, running from October 8-24th.

What are the organizational implications of navigating an enterprise-wide AI journey? Shulagna Dasgupta shares a center-led model that promotes local experimentation while centrally orchestrating scaling for efficiency, striking a balance between innovation and strategic oversight.

Our colleague and dear friend, Greg Kesler, is now adjunct professor of management at the Jack Welch, School of Management and Technology at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. He will be teaching this fall semester in the MBA program. The university posted an introduction this week to a handful of faculty, including Greg, linked here. Amy and Greg have been working with Kent McMillan on a fourth book on organization design that we look forward to seeing late this fall. Reach out to Greg to wish him well. We are so proud to be his students and are thrilled that he will continue to mentor professionals in the field in the coming years.

Ready to invest in your career and connect with a network of forward-thinking HR leaders? Join Amy Kates and Jonathan Hornyak at Elevate, an exclusive three-week virtual program designed for next-gen HR professionals organized by Future of HR Consulting. We’ll be sharing what the HR leader needs to know about organization design along with other speakers on the latest HR trends and strategies. Secure your spot today by registering at https://lnkd.in/etUbt47K. JP Elliott, PhD

We are excited to announce Kates Consulting, an organization design advisory firm. To learn more, visit katesconsulting.com - more to come.

Our colleague, Julian Chender MSOD, ACC, shares an insightful view of the work of an organization design practitioner on the Distinction Consulting Podcast. We guarantee you’ll be using “trauma snags” and “memory as a tension system” in your work after listening.

How does technology shape organizations in a market economy? Carliss Baldwin will share teachings from her new book “Design Rules, Vol. 2: How Technology Shapes Organizations” at the upcoming Organization Design Community Webinar on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Register today to join the conversation.

How do maverick organizations stay true to their innovative organization design choices while managing the pressures of growth? Mary Tilley, W.L. Gore's former head of strategy and transformation, joins Amy Kates to share lessons relevant for leaders of all growing companies. Special thanks to Martin Gonzalez and Jeroen van Bree, editors of the Journal of Organization Design special issue on maturing maverick organizations.